Business Development Manager Middle East

Company Overview

• Our client is a leading international media and digital content group with a strong presence across Asia and growing global influence.
• The company operates large-scale content platforms covering entertainment, video, IP commercialization, and digital advertising, and is currently accelerating its commercial expansion in the Middle East region.
• This role will be a key commercial hire supporting regional advertiser growth and local partnership development.

Key Responsibilities

• - Be based in the Middle East (Dubai) and lead local advertiser acquisition, partner development, and commercial relationship management.
• - Develop and execute regional business development strategies, building a structured ecosystem of industry clients and partners.
• - Prepare commercial proposals, bidding materials, and partnership models; drive deal execution and contract closure.
• - Analyze commercialization performance through data tracking and client feedback, providing growth forecasts and optimization insights.
• - Work closely with product, content, legal, and local operational teams to ensure smooth commercialization rollout in the region.

Requirements

• - Experience in Business Development, Partnerships, or Commercial roles.
• - Prior exposure to Middle East markets is a strong plus.
• - Strong cross-cultural communication and negotiation skills.
• - Fluent in English; Arabic language skills are a plus.
• - Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• - Comfortable working in an international, fast-paced, and growth-driven environment.

Why This Role

• - Regional core role with high visibility and growth potential.
• - Opportunity to help build Middle East commercialization from the ground up.
• - Platform-level exposure with international stakeholders.
• - Competitive compensation aligned with regional market standards.